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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.44, 30,007.82 and 12,119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.44, 30,007.82 and 12,119.78 is: 18,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.44 : 30,007.82 = 12,119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.44/30,007.82 = 12,119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.44x = 30,007.82 × 12,119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.44x = 363,688,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,688,176.68/19,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,185.83

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